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Ministry of Earth Sciences
The air quality over Delhi-NCT is likely to remain in Moderate category on 6th & 7th June
The air quality is likely to deteriorate and crossover from Moderate to Poor category on 08.06.2021
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department:
Wind Pattern and Ventilation Index Forecast
Air mass inflow forecast in Delhi along with predicted ventilation coefficient and weather forecast is as follows:
- The air quality over Delhi-NCT is likely to remain in Moderate category on 06.06.2021 and 07.06.2021. The air quality is likely to deteriorate and crossover from Moderate to Poor category on 08.06.2021. The predominant pollutant will be PM10. The strong surface winds are favorable for raising dust locally and transport of dust from nearby region. The Outlook for subsequent 5 Days: The air quality is likely to remain in Moderate to Poor category.
- The predominant surface wind is likely to be coming from Southwest directions of Delhi with wind speed 10-16 kmph and partly cloudy sky with possibility of very light rain/drizzle on 06.06.2021. The predominant surface wind is likely to be coming from Northwest/West directions of Delhi with wind speed 16-28 kmph and partly cloudy sky with possibility of very light rain/drizzle on 07.06.2021. The predominant surface wind is likely to be coming from West directions of Delhi with wind speed upto 28 kmph, mainly clear sky and strong surface winds  during the day on 08.06.2021.
- Predicted maximum mixing depth is likely to be approx 3500 m on 06.06.2021 and 4100 m on 07.06.2021 and 4000 m on 08.06.2021 over Delhi. Maximum Ventilation index is likely to be approx 23000 m2/s on 06.06.2021 and 33000 m2/s on 07.06.2021and 46000 m2/s on 08.06.2021. The ventilation index lower than 6000 m2/s with average wind speed less than 10 kmph is unfavorable for dispersion of pollutants.
- The strong surface winds are favorable for raising dust locally and transport of dust from nearby region, thereby making PM10 predominant pollutant.
- Detailed forecast analysis and verification can be seen at https://ews.tropmet.res.in.

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Ministry of Finance
Government to Introduce Single Securities Markets Code
Support for development of a world class fin-tech hub at Gift-IFSC
A permanent institutional framework to be created to purchase Investment Grade Debt Securities
Warehousing Development and regulatory authority to set up a commodity market Eco system arrangement
To develop an investor charter as a right of all financial investors
Capital infusion of Rs 1,000 Crore to solar energy corporation of India and Rs 1,500 Crore to Indian Renewable Energy development agency
While presenting the Union Budget 2021-22 in Parliament today the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Government will consolidate the provisions of SEBI Act, 1992, Depositories Act, 1996, Securities Contracts  Act, 1956 and Government Securities Act, 2007 into a rationaliszed single Securities Markets Code.
The Government will support the development of a world class Fin-Tech hub at the GIFT-IFSC.
In order to instill confidence amongst the participants in the Corporate Bond Market during times of stress and to generally enhance secondary market liquidity, Union Budget 2021-22 proposes to create a permanent institutional framework. The proposed body would purchase investment grade debt securities both in stressed and normal times and help in the development of the Bond Market.
The Finance Minister further stated “In the Budget 2018-19, Government had announced its intent to establish a system of regulated gold exchanges in the country. For the purpose, SEBI will be notified as the regulator and Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority will be strengthened to set up a commodity market eco system arrangement including vaulting, assaying, logistics etc in addition to warehousing”.
With an objective to provide protection to the investors, the Finance Minister proposed to introduce an investor charter as a right of all financial investors across all financial products.
In order to give a further boost to the non-conventional energy sector, the Finance Minister stated that the Government will provide additional capital infusion of Rs 1,000 crore to Solar Energy Corporation of India and Rs 1,500 crore to Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Five more States/UTs board ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ national portability platform, taking the total to 17
60 crore NFSA beneficiaries can now draw ration anywhere in these 17 states/UTs by using their existing ration card
The Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri RamVilas Paswanapproved the integration of 5 States and Union Territories, - Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu - with the National Cluster under the “One Nation One Ration Card” plan. Twelve States are already onboard the National Cluster, namely - Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala, Karnataka Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana and Tripura.Reviewing the progress of the implementation of National Portability of ration card holders under the “One Nation One Ration Card” plan, Shri Paswan took note of the requisite technicalreadiness of these 5 new States/UT with the National Cluster.
With this, the facility of national/inter-State portability will be available for nearly 60 Crore NFSA beneficiaries of 17 States/UT and they may lift their entitled quota of foodgrains from any Fair Price Shop  of their choice, anywhere in these 17 States/UT by using their same/existing ration card under ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ plan.
The Department has shared the necessary guidelines/instructions for the implementation of national portability as also imparted the requisite orientation trainings to the officers/technical teams of these 5 States/UTs.Further,while informing the 5 new States that required web-services for inter-Statetransactions and their monitoring through central dashboards have been activated with immediate effect, all 17 States/UTs concerned have been requestedto formally commence seamless inter-State/national portability operations in a single cluster w.e.f. today, or at the earliest, depending upon their on-field readiness.
Further, constant efforts are also being made to expand the reach of national portability under One Nation One Ration Card plan, to the beneficiaries of other States/UTs as per the readiness of respective State/UT Governments.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Yoga uplifts the mind and body: Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
Minister joins the Yoga Utsav at the picturesque Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh
Yoga Utsav at Ziro Valley was a part of 12 days countdown to International Day of Yoga, 2022
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal joined the Yoga Utsav at the picturesque Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh as part of 12 days countdown to International Day of Yoga, 2022.
The Union Minister was accompanied by the Minister of Education, Cultural Affairs, Indigenous Affairs, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Taba Tedir and the Minister of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animaly Husbandary and Veterniary, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Tage Teki along with other Yoga enthusiasts at the Yoga Utsav this morning.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Sonowal said Yoga uplifts the mind and body. It re-energises our spirit yet keep us calm & composed. He said the Bhagvad Gita has captured the essence of Yoga beautifully which is a journey of the self, through the self, to the self. I am blessed to practise at the beautiful Ziro Valley this morning, he added.
Ministry of Power
Cabinet approves Rs 1810 crore Investment Proposal of 210 MW Luhri Stage-I Hydro Power Project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the investment of Rs.1810.56 crore for 210 MW Luhri Stage-I Hydro Electric Project located on river Satluj which is situated in Shimla &Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh. This project will generate 758.20 million units of electricity annually.
This project is being implemented by Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited  on Build-Own-Operate-Maintain  basis with active support from Government of India and State Government. The MoU of this project was signed with the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh during Rising Himachal, Global Investor Meet, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on 7thNovember 2019. Government of India is also supporting this project by providing grants of Rs. 66.19 crore for enabling infrastructure which has helped in reducing in power tariff.
The Luhri Stage-I Hydro Electric Project shall be commissioned within a span of 62 months. The power generated from the Project will help in providing Grid stability and will improve the power supply position. Besides adding valuable renewable energy to the Grid, the project would also lead to reduction of 6.1 lakh Tons of carbon dioxide from environment annually, thus contributing to improvement in air quality.
The construction activities of the project will result in direct & indirect employment to around 2000 persons and will contribute to overall socio-economic development of the State. Further, Himachal Pradesh will benefit with free power worth around Rs. 1140 crore from Luhri Stage-I Hydro Electric Project, during Project Life Cycle of 40 years. The Project Affected Families will be provided with 100 units of free electricity per month for ten years.
SJVN has forayed into the fields of Renewable Energy, Power Transmission and Thermal power generation. It has envisaged Internal Growth Targets of total installed capacity from all sources of 5000 MW by 2023, 12000 MW by 2030 and 25000 MW by year 2040.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Government of India launches a programme for the benefit of artisans involved in manufacturing of Agarbatti under the ‘Gramodyog Vikas Yojana’
Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises , Government of India, approved a programme for the benefit of artisans involved in manufacturing of Agarbatti and to develop village industry under ‘Gramodyog Vikas Yojana’ on 30th July 2020. As per the programme, initially four Pilot Projects will be started, including one in North Eastern part of the country. Each targeted cluster of artisans will be supported with about 50 Automatic Agarbatti making machines and 10 Mixing machines.Accordingly, a total of 200 Automatic Agarbatti making machines and 40 Mixing machines will be provided to the artisans.
After two major decisions by Govt of India i) placing the ‘Agarbatti’ item from “Free” trade to “Restricted” trade in the import policy and ii) enhancing the import duty from 10% to 25% on ‘round bamboo sticks’ used for manufacturing of Agarbatti, this decision will help to boost the indigenous production of ‘Agarbatti’and will pave way to generate rural employment. This will also start the process of mitigating the gap between the indigenous ‘production and demand’ and will reduce import of ‘Agarbatti’ in the country.
Under this Mission, Khadi and Village Industries Commission , one of the statutory organizations, working under the M/o MSME,will provide training, and assistartisans working in this area, with Agarbatti manufacturing machines. KVIC will tie up with Khadi institutions / Agarbatti manufacturers in the country, having good track record, to provide work and raw material to ‘Agarbatti making artisans’.
The program will act as a catalyst in reviving the Agarbatti manufacturing in the villages and small towns and will immediately generate a minimum of about 500 additional jobs.
The programme aims to enhance the production of ‘Agarbatti’ in the country and create sustainable employment for the traditional Artisans, by providing them regular employment and increase in their wages. This will give a boost to the domestic Agarbatti Industry in the country and will reduce imports of Agarbatti.
AYUSH
MoU signed between Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda  and Government of Gujarat
An MoU was signed between Jamnagar based Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda  under Ministry of Ayush and the Government of Gujarat in the presence of the Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Nitinbhai Patel and Secretary, Ministry of AyushVaidya Rajesh Kotecha on 15th July 2021. Through this MoU all the institutions functioning in the Ayurveda campus in Jamnagar have been brought under the umbrella of ITRA, the only institution under the Ministry of Ayush that has been accorded the status of Institute of National Importance . Underlining the importance of the MoU, shriNitinbhai said that this will pave the way of the strengthening of the education system in all branches of Ayurveda.
The MoU was exchanged between the Director, ITRA, Prof. Dr. Anup Thakar and Shri H.P. Jhala, I/C Registrar, Gujarat Ayurveda University.
“This arrangement will result, in due course, in the opening of new doors in the fields of education, research and medicine,” said the Deputy CM on the occasion of the signing ceremony. It is hoped that in the field of Ayurveda, it will be easier to prepare new teaching, medical and research methods and the study-research process will be intensified, expanding the overall scope of Ayurveda education and research.
Addressing the gathering, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha said that in the field of Ayurveda, it will be easier to prepare new teaching, medical and research methods. He said that the study and research process can be made more in-depth and ITRA will be an exemplary institution for Ayurveda education and reshaping research institutes across the country.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President calls for reviving theatre and making it an agent of social change
Need to patronize and popularize theatre: Vice President
Shri Naidu participates in ‘Nataka Sahityotsavam’ in Hyderabad, releases six volumes of ‘Telugu Prasiddha Natakalu’
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today called for the revival of drama, stage plays, and theatre and be made popular on the same footing as cinema. Observing that stage plays truthfully mirror the happenings in the society, he stressed the need for the public to patronize and promote this art form.
Referring to the historic role played by the theatre in bringing about social awareness on social evils like dowry, Shri Naidu noted that it still has the potential to eliminate many discriminatory practices in society and suggested that it could be used as an agent of social change.
The Vice President observed that drama and folk artistes can play a key role in bringing movements like Swachh Bharat closer to the people.
The Vice President participated in ‘Nataka Sahityotsavam’ event in Hyderabad and released six volumes of a book containing popular Telugu plays titled ‘Telugu Prasiddha Natakalu’.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Naidu emphasized that theatre art form needs to reinvent to attract the audience, particularly the younger generation. He recalled the prominent role played by stage plays during the freedom struggle in bringing about political and social consciousness among the people, including leaders like Gandhiji who was inspired by ‘Satya Harishchandra’ in his childhood.
The Vice President suggested that apart from government patronage, private organizations, civil society and especially private TV channels should come forward to promote theatre. He called upon schools and colleges to provide exposure to children to various art forms and encourage them to take up these activities as part of their curriculum. ‘This will bring about social awareness in children and inculcate leadership qualities in them’, Shri Naidu added.
Shri Naidu appreciated the initiative of Aravinda Arts and TANA Publishers for bringing out the compilation of 100 famous Telugu plays between 1880 and 2020 through the six volumes of the book. He called for more such efforts to popularize theatre in India.
Telangana State Government Advisor, Dr. K.V. Ramanachari, former Deputy Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Assembly, Shri Mandali Buddha Prasad, Andhra Nataka Kala Parishad President, Shri Bollineni Krishnaiah, TANA Managing Vice President Shri Sringavarapu Niranjan, editors of the book, Shri Valluri Sivaprasad and Shri Gangotri Sai, and other dignitaries participated in the event.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Number of slums in the country has reduced from 51,688 to 33,510 in ten years
MoHUA is supplementing the efforts of State/ UT by providing Central Assistance under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban
The number of slums has reduced from 51,688 to 33,510 as per 58th and 69th round Survey of National Sample Survey Office  on urban slums in 2002 and 2012 respectively.
Land and colonization are State subjects. The schemes related to housing including rehabilitation of slum dwellers are implemented by Sates/ Union Territories . However, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is supplementing the efforts of State/ UT by providing Central Assistance under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban  for construction of houses for all eligible families/ beneficiaries including slum dwellers. Eligible beneficiaries can avail the benefit of PMAY-U through available four verticals i.e. Beneficiary-led Construction , Affordable Housing in Partnership , In-Situ Slum Redevelopment  and Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme . ISSR component of the Scheme specifically deals with slum redevelopment using land as a resource. Central assistance of ₹ 1 lakh per house is provided under this component, based on projects submitted by the State/ UT Governments. Under ISSR component, a total of 4,51,050 houses have been sanctioned so far to construct houses for slum dwellers.
Public health and sanitation are State subjects. The primary responsibility of strengthening public health and sanitation in all urban areas including slums lies with the respective State/UT Governments. However, the Central Government supplements the efforts of States/UTs through various programmatic interventions including Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation , Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban , National Health Mission  for augmenting and improving the sanitation and public health facilities for urban poor in the country including slum areas.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Kaushal Kishore, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Over 325000 people are using “Janaushadhi Sugam” Mobile App to access Janaushadhi kendras
Amid nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19 crisis Janaushadhi Sugam Mobile App is helping people in a big way to locate their nearest Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendra  and availability of affordable generic medicine with its price.
Over 325000 people are using Janaushadhi Sugam Mobile App to avail the host of benefits provided by it. In order to make use of digital technology for easing the life of consumers, this mobile application for Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana  has been developed by Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India  under Department of Pharmaceuticals , Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers,Government of India, for facilitating the general public by providing a digital platform at the tip of their fingers, by the virtue of which they can avail a host of user-friendly options like locate nearby Janaushadhi kendra, direction guided through Google Map for location of the Janaushadhi kendra, search Janaushadhi generic medicines, analyze product comparison of Generic and Branded medicine in form of MRP & overall Savings, etc.
Janaushadhi Sugam Mobile App is available on both Android & I-phone platforms. It can be downloaded free of cost by the user from Google Play Store and Apple Store.
In its Fight against COVID-19 Government of India is revolutionizing the face of healthcare system through notable schemes like PMBJP that have been providing over 900 quality generic-medecines and 154 surgical equipments & consumable at affordable prices for every citizen of the nation.
Presently , more than 6300 PMJAKs are functioning across the nation covering 726 districts of the country. In the lockdown period PMBJP is also generating awareness through informational posts on their social media platforms to help people protect themselves from Coronavirus.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Centre of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding  Sets Up Labs in Mumbai and Vizag
This is First-of-Its-Kind Infrastructure in Asia Pacific Region
The Centre of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding , a well-funded start-up in skill development for maritime and shipbuilding sector, has announced setting up of 24 labs -6 in Mumbai and 18 in Vizag campus. It also shared the list of courses being offered. The labs being set up include Product Design & Validation, Advance Manufacturing, Hull Design, Automation, Welding Technology, Robotics, Virtual Reality, Advance Machine & Robotics, Electrical and several others. The announcement was made in the first seminar on Competencies, Employability, Methodology and Skills organized by CEMS in Mumbai. Shri Arun Sharma, Executive Chairman said: “CEMS has established one of the first of its kind of infrastructure in Asia Pacific with 24 labs. With the setting up of these labs in Mumbai and Vizag, CEMS is well-positioned to build competency in the maritime & shipbuilding sector through various courses ably supported by world class infrastructure.”
Promoted by Indian Register of Shipping  in partnership with Siemens and support from Sagarmala, Ministry of Shipping, CEMS aims to build competency in the field of maritime & shipbuilding sector through skill development in the latest manufacturing technologies for shipbuilding/ repair and ancillary sectors. CEMS will deploy an industry-relevant skill development program and equip students with employable engineering and technical skills in the areas of Ship Hull Design, Ship Detailed Design, Shipbuilding &Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul , Product Lifecycle Management , and advanced digital manufacturing-factory concepts.
The seminar was well attended by high-profile dignitaries from Ministry of Shipping, top management representatives of shipyards and owners and a wide spectrum of senior representatives from industry and academia.
Ministry of Steel
NMDC celebrates Rashtriya Ekta Diwas with ‘Run for Unity’
India’s largest producer of iron ore,the National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.,  under Ministry of Steel organised ‘Run for Unity’ at its Head Office and all Projects to celebrate Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2021 and Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, NMDC conducted the run at Sports Coaching Foundation in Hyderabad.
Shri Sumit Deb, CMD, NMDC administered the ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge’ to the NMDC employees and flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’. NMDCians along with students from various schools participated in the run and paid their tribute to the Iron Man of India. NMDC is conducting various sports, academic and cultural events to celebrate India@75.
On this occasion, Shri Sumit Deb encouraged the employees to follow Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s commitment towards integrity and iron resolve to build a united India. He said, “As India celebrates Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, it is our responsibility to build the India envisioned by our national leaders. In this journey towards Atmanirbhar Bharat, NMDC is playing a pivotal role in meeting the infrastructure needs of the country.”
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Uttarakhand on their statehood day
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has greeted the people of Uttarakhand on their Statehood Day.
Prime Minister said, “ उन्नति के नए आयाम तय कर रही देवभूमि उत्तराखंड के निवासियों को राज्य स्थापना दिवस की बहुत-बहुत बधाई।